The National Co-Curricular Association (NCA) is a UK-wide professional association and community of practice, established in 2026 and led by Manchester Metropolitan University.

Our association focuses on bringing together and supporting the diverse group of education professionals working in co-curricular learning. We recognise the power of connection and that, as an area only recently growing to prominence, there is a need for advocacy of our ideas, our professional identities and the impact of this work. Together with you, we’ll demonstrate our amazing practice and raise the profile of co-curricular learning. We’ll also use our presence online as showcase for co-curricular learning across the sector.